“After three years of uncertainty, cancellations, and shutdowns, Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th season filled with superstars from classical, jazz, pop, and global music, including debuts from over 20 artists ranging from the German pianist Igor Levit to Sona Jobarteh, the first female griot kora player from The Gambia. Two internationally acclaimed orchestras led by legendary Maestros sit comfortably alongside artists from 33 different countries. Two thirds of the concerts feature Canadians and a third of them feature artists that celebrate the great diversity of our city. We are indebted to our subscribers and to our legion of donors who help us at every turn. I look forward to sharing many evenings together,” said Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts.
Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School, has revealed details of the diverse concerts that will make up the 15th concert season at The Royal Conservatory of Music.
This year Art of Time Ensemble, led by its founding Artistic Director Andrew Burashko, will celebrate its 25th anniversary and announced its final concert season. Mr. Burashko has announced an exciting slate of live concerts and special projects that span the next 18 months, after which he plans to wind down the critically acclaimed arts organization in 2025.
2022 BISTRO Award winner and MAC Award nominee RITA HAYWORTH - THE HEAT IS ON starring Quinn Lemley comes to Don't Tell Mama beginning Monday, May 22. The show will continue its residency monthly through November 2023.
Inspired by the freedom of letting go of what others think, “I Get High” is a gothic tale that dives into the depths of despair. Co-written and produced by seven-time GRAMMY nominee Damian Taylor (Björk, The Killers, Bomba Estéreo) and recorded at Panoram Studio in Mexico City, “I Get High” is the first taste of new music from iskwē this year.
Ballet Kelowna brings its 20th anniversary season to a triumphant end with the dynamic double bill, Transformations, at the Kelowna Community Theatre, May 5 + 6, 2023 at 7:30pm.
The Stratford Festival’s Meighen Forum will return for its 11th season with new experiences and returning favourites that promise to deepen their 71st season through compelling discussion, intimate performances, workshops, concerts, comedy and more.
FAN EXPO Philadelphia announced several huge additions to its celebrity lineup across numerous fandoms, including icon Michael J Fox, his Back to the Future costar Tom Wilson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Henry Winkler and more.
The future is... February 17-18, 2023, with the announcement that Back to the Future standouts Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson will attend FAN EXPO Portland. The trio joins Michael J. Fox, announced last week, at Oregon Convention Center, on the growing celebrity guest roster.
The Andy Kim Christmas returns to Toronto's Massey Hall Wednesday, December 7 with a collection of iconic performers celebrating this year's holiday season.
1939, a Stratford Festival commission written by Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan, starts previews at the Studio Theatre on August 23, directed by Lauzon.
The Andes Dance Collective, founded by dancer/choreographers Gloria McLean, Columbine Macher, David Capps and composer/performer Marshall Coid, is proud to present the DELAWARE COUNTY 2ND DANCE FILM FESTIVAL AND WORKSHOP, bringing new dance and music events to the Catskills Delaware County region.
Since the first Collingwood Music Festival in 2019, a primary goal has been to showcase international talent through celebrating Canada's cultural diversity. While the event features strong classical and jazz components, equally important are world music, and the culture of the Indigenous peoples of Canada, prominent in last year's festival.
The Andes Dance Collective, founded by dancer/choreographers Gloria McLean, Columbine Macher, David Capps and composer/performer Marshall Coid, presents the DELAWARE COUNTY 2ND DANCE FILM FESTIVAL AND WORKSHOP, bringing new dance and music events to the Catskills Delaware County region. This year, in two 4-day weekends, July 21-24 and August 4-7, the Festival will include two live dance/music performances (premieres), film screenings, and dance workshops.
Lnown as 'The Love Goddess' in the noir classic, Gilda, performing the iconic tease, 'Put The Blame On Mame.' The hottest sex symbol of the '40''s courted by the world's most powerful men, Orson Welles, Aly Khan, Howard Hughes and co-stars Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly.
Rita Hayworth The Heat Is On! starring Quinn Lemley, directed by Carter Inskeep, returns to the legendary NYC club, Don't Tell Mama for 3 more dates. Don't Tell Mama is located at 343 W 46TH St, NYC 10036. There is a cover charge of $25 (cash only), and a two drink minimum.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has announced the 2022 MAC Award nominees. The nominees were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership, except for the song and recording categories, which were determined by special committees.
This season brings the exciting return of theatre to Vancouver! During the past year hiatus, Urban Ink Productions used the time to create new works to help inspire the community once again. Urban Ink is based on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl'ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples in Vancouver.
Urban Ink is excited to be launching its 21st year with a dynamic hybrid season adapting to the ever-changing world with digital and in-person performances. In the current cultural and political climate, Urban Ink's mission to uplift Indigenous and diverse artists through storytelling and performance, could not be more relevant. During this time of our stages being dark and performances cancelled, the company is creating exciting opportunities propelling works in a new expanded direction.